CEED Lending is an initiative of the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council (WBC). Providing business expansion and start-up financing to small business loans in the following nine southeast Michigan counties: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw. We have made more than $9 Million in loans, creating more than 1,800 jobs. As the first microlenders in Michigan, now offering LIFT loans, we understand that small business owners typically need more than financing. Our loans are partnered with business assistance services.
To determine if you qualify and which loan best fits your needs, please use the Get Started button. If you have questions or need assistance, contact one of our CEED Lending Loan Officer at 734-677-1400.
We are complying with the revised SOP 52 00 B for the SBA Microloan Program, per Executive Order 14159 when requiring citizenship information.
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“According to the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA), small businesses of 500 employees or fewer make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses and 99.7% of firms with paid employees. Of the new jobs created between 1995 and 2020, small businesses accounted for 62%—12.7 million compared to 7.9 million by large enterprises.” according to Forbes.
Use the More Info button to view a list CEED Lending Small Businesses in your area.
Visit the SBA website, for information on small business loans in other counties or states.
CEED Lending is an SBA Microlender as well as Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) providing access to capital and counseling for Small Businesses.
